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Asked about the possibility, Gerrard said: “Where has that come from? Let me tell you right now, I’d love to play. I would love nothing better – but unfortunately that won’t be happening. There are three main reasons I won’t play, the first of which is I can’t last 90 minutes any more.

“Secondly, there are better options than me. And thirdly, I have been retired for around three years. The hips just don’t move the way they used to. I am not embarrassing myself.”

Gerrard let that sink in for a few seconds then playfully added: “I might come on for the last five minutes.”